Alternative investments

'Liz' by Andy Warhol

Usually the preserve of collectors, alternative investments such as art and wine provide diversification, so can have a place in large portfolios. But most are considered volatile and high risk, so are best suited to experienced investors.

Recent articles (3)

Spread your risk with alternative investments

(03 September 10)

Alternative investments - anything from art to fine wine and vintage cars - can be both great fun and an enormous step towards diversifying your wealth and risk, says Bengt Saelensminde.

The return of Nazi loot

(15 January 10)

A deal between Andrew Lloyd Webber's Art Foundation and the heir of a Jewish banker has put the issue of art stolen in the Nazi period back in the spotlight. Simon Wilson reports on why this case is so special, and what it means for the art markets.

Is wine worth a punt?

(10 November 09)

The Liv-ex 100 Fine Wine Index is up 9.5% over 12 months. So should you be piling into the fine wine market? Jody Clarke finds out.